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laurels

  • plural
    of laurel.
    laurel
    noun
    a small European evergreen tree, Laurus nobilis, of the laurel family, having dark, glossy green leaves.
  • present tense form
    of laurel (3rd person singular).
    laurel
    noun
    a small European evergreen tree, Laurus nobilis, of the laurel family, having dark, glossy green leaves.

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But that should not mean resting on our laurels or on the golf cart if a friend or acquaintance reaches out for help.

From MarketWatch ● May 29, 2026

However, the New Zealander, who is yet to taste defeat since taking up the role in late 2023, is not one to rest on his laurels.

From BBC ● May 17, 2026

As a teen, he would rent movies from his local Blockbuster solely based on them having the Cannes laurels on the cover.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 12, 2026

Unfortunately, we’ve been drifting for a little while on our laurels.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 7, 2026

Sitting on it was a plump guy with curly red hair and a crown of laurels.

From "The Battle of the Labyrinth" by Rick Riordan

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